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South Africa and Rwanda to be excluded from US-Africa trade deal

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Briefings

Washington announced that South Africa and Rwanda are excluded from a major US-Africa duty-free trade deal, citing inconsistent practices and national security threats. This decision follows a review of bilateral trade relations, with the US stating these countries do not meet eligibility criteria. The exclusion is based on specific policy violations rather than general economic disagreements.

Key points

• South Africa and Rwanda are excluded from the US-Africa duty-free trade deal due to practices inconsistent with eligibility criteria.
• The US stated that these countries pose a threat to US national security and undermine US trade practices.

Context

The US announced the exclusion of South Africa and Rwanda from a major US-Africa duty-free trade deal on Monday. This decision follows a review of bilateral trade relations, with the US stating these countries do not meet eligibility criteria. The exclusion is based on specific policy violations rather than general economic disagreements.

Limitations

The announcement states that South Africa and Rwanda do not meet eligibility criteria for the deal. Specific details on the nature of the 'inconsistent practices' or the 'threat to national security' are not provided in the source evidence.

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